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#1512 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 47% in state
Brown City High School
High School · Brown City Community Schools · Brown City, MI
A Brown City Community Schools high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4400 Second St PO Box 160, Brown City, MI 48416
- Math 39% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Brown City High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brown City High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average274/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,650
Median home value
$212,700
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Brown City Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brown City High School is listed in Brown City Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brown City High School
Brown City High School is a public high school in Brown City, MI, part of Brown City Community Schools, serving approximately 337 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,512 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brown City High School
What grades does Brown City High School serve?
Brown City High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Brown City High School?
Brown City High School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown City High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brown City High School rank in MI?
Brown City High School ranks #1,512 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Brown City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brown City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brown City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brown City High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brown City High School a charter school?
No, Brown City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brown City High School a Title I school?
No, Brown City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brown City High School?
63.8% of students at Brown City High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sanilac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (810) 346-4700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48416)
- 5,216
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48416; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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